Internet Adoption Statistics in United States (2026)
94.7% of the population in the United States used the internet in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 93.5% in 2023 to 94.7% in 2024 (+1.2 percentage points). United States ranks #1 of 2 economies in North America on this measure, and #28 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 94.7% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in the United States as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +1.2 pp (2024)
- Up from 93.5% in 2023 to 94.7% in 2024 (+1.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0.8% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0.8% in 1990 to 94.7% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 94.7% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for the United States.
- Rank in North America
- #1 of 2 (2024)
- The United States ranks 1 of 2 countries in North America with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #28 of 188 (2024)
- The United States ranks 28 of 188 countries with data globally.
- North America average
- 94.5% (2024)
- The United States (94.7%) is above the average of 94.5% across the 2 countries in North America with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 96.9% (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1.2%); not an official figure.
- Internet use in the United States (2024)
- 94.7% (2024)
- 94.7% of the population in the United States used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 340.1 million (2024)
- The United States had a population of 340.1 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94.7% | +1.2 pp |
| 2023 | 93.5% | +0.8 pp |
| 2022 | 92.7% | +1.5 pp |
| 2021 | 91.3% | +0.9 pp |
| 2020 | 90.3% | +0.9 pp |
| 2019 | 89.4% | +0.9 pp |
| 2018 | 88.5% | +1.2 pp |
| 2017 | 87.3% | +1.7 pp |
| 2016 | 85.5% | +11.0 pp |
| 2015 | 74.6% | +1.6 pp |
| 2014 | 73% | +1.6 pp |
| 2013 | 71.4% | −3.3 pp |
| 2012 | 74.7% | +5.0 pp |
| 2011 | 69.7% | −2.0 pp |
| 2010 | 71.7% | +0.7 pp |
| 2009 | 71% | −3.0 pp |
| 2008 | 74% | −1.0 pp |
| 2007 | 75% | +6.1 pp |
| 2006 | 68.9% | +1.0 pp |
| 2005 | 68% | +3.2 pp |
| 2004 | 64.8% | +3.1 pp |
| 2003 | 61.7% | +2.9 pp |
| 2002 | 58.8% | +9.7 pp |
| 2001 | 49.1% | +6.0 pp |
| 2000 | 43.1% | +7.3 pp |
| 1999 | 35.8% | +5.7 pp |
| 1998 | 30.1% | +8.5 pp |
| 1997 | 21.6% | +5.2 pp |
| 1996 | 16.4% | +7.2 pp |
| 1995 | 9.2% | +4.4 pp |
| 1994 | 4.9% | +2.6 pp |
| 1993 | 2.3% | +0.6 pp |
| 1992 | 1.7% | +0.6 pp |
| 1991 | 1.2% | +0.4 pp |
| 1990 | 0.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in the United States used the internet?
94.7% of the population in the United States used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the internet adoption data for the United States?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for the United States.
Where does the internet adoption data for the United States come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.NET.USER.ZS). The latest observation for the United States is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has internet adoption in the United States changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0.8% in 1990 to 94.7% in 2024.
How does the United States compare with other countries in North America?
The United States ranks 1 of 2 countries in North America with data, with 94.7% versus a regional average of 94.5% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
IT.NET.USER.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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